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6th grade short stories Common Core CCRA.R.8 resources
MORE MINI MYSTERIES: 20 Fun Mystery Stories & Reading Comprehension Activities
Grab your reluctant readers' attention with these short, high-interest mysteries! No prep worksheets sure to improve reading comprehension.Follow along with Detective Cody as she solves these 20 intriguing "whodunits" mysteries. Reading comprehension and critical-thinking skills get a workout as students read each mystery, then follow the clues to their logical conclusions. Clever questions and activities encourage students to find facts, read for details, analyze situations, make inferences, p
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2nd - 6th
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Historical Fiction Reading Passages and Questions on The Holocaust WWII
Help students analyze and understand the Holocaust with this standards-based, historical fiction story. In this passage, a depressed narrator takes the reader through a sensory journey of his surroundings in Auschwitz-Birkenau in his final days, while he questions his belief in God. This thought-provoking story will lead to strong discussion in your classroom. Click HERE to save 25% off the price of individual resources with the bundle.Click HERE to save 30% off the price of individual resources
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6th - 9th
Also included in: High School Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Bundle
MINI MYSTERIES BUNDLE: 46 Fun Mystery Stories & Reading Comprehension Activities
Reading comprehension skills are sure to improve with these engaging activities and worksheets. Kids love a good mystery... and they won't be disappointed with the 46 "who-dunits" detectives Sam Sherlock and Bree Cody encounter in this captivating skills-based set of mysteries. Question pages encourage fact-finding, analyzing clues, predicting outcomes, and solving each mystery! The high-interest format is sure to involve even the most reluctant readers. Guaranteed to be a favorite for both s
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2nd - 7th
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HMH Into Literature Grade 6 Growing Bundle Digital and Print
This growing bundle includes resources made for HMH Into Literature 6th Grade. There is a large variety of activities included in this product bundle. Each activity aligns directly with HMH Into Literature for Grade 6. Topics covered include: comprehension, point of view, plot development, genre, context clue vocabulary, supporting the answer with evidence, narrative writing, informative writing, analyzing argument and counterclaim, imagery, character traits, inferencing, central idea, summary w
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6th - 8th
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HMH Into Literature Grade 7 Growing Bundle Digital and Print
This growing bundle includes resources made for HMH Into Literature 7th Grade. There is a large variety of activities included in this product bundle. Each activity aligns directly with HMH Into Literature for Grade 7. Topics covered include: comprehension, point of view, plot development, author's purpose, character trait, context clue vocabulary, supporting the answer with evidence, figurative language, analyzing argument and counterclaim, central idea, summary writing, internal and external c
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6th - 8th
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HMH Into Literature Grade 8 Growing Bundle
This growing bundle includes resources made for HMH Into Literature 8th Grade. There is a large variety of activities included in this product bundle. Each activity aligns directly with HMH Into Literature for Grade 8. Topics covered include: comprehension, point of view, plot development, author's purpose, character trait, context clue vocabulary, supporting the answer with evidence, figurative language, analyzing argument and counterclaim, central idea, summary writing, internal and external c
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6th - 8th
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Edgar Allan Poe Short Stories — BUNDLE Reading Comprehension Activities
This Edgar Allan Poe Gothic Short Stories Bundle includes a literary analysis for the following 5 short stories:The Tell-Tale HeartThe Cask of AmontilladoThe Fall of the House of UsherThe Black CatThe Masque of the Red DeathEach product includes an in-depth look at each piece of literature with corresponding activities and reading comprehension questions. All stories form a perfect gothic literature unit, Edgar Allan Poe unit, or short story unit during Halloween season!This BUNDLE also includes
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Bundle Short Stories for Middle and High School
Are you looking for short story teaching guides and activities that are based on stories which are actually SHORT, engaging, relevant and authentic? Your middle and high schoolers will love these units. Most of the activities are graphic organizer and include supports for even your struggling readers. These are great for ELA, ESL/ELD/ENL/ESOL, and Special Education. I am happy to announce I have added a Short Story bundle to my product line. All the teaching guides included in the bundle were cr
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6th - 10th
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MINI MYSTERIES- Stories & Reading Comprehension Activities - No Prep Worksheets
Are you ready to watch reading comprehension skills soar? These 26 mystery stories are sure to capture students' attention while they look for clues, discover evidence, make inferences and solve each mystery! These no prep worksheets are sure to challenge students and test their detective skills! This teacher and student favorite is sure to improving reading and comprehension skills! Great for reluctant readers of all ages!MEET THE DETECTIVE:These 26 "whodunits" follow detective Sam Sherlock
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2nd - 6th
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The Book of Unknown Americans Excerpt Unit Aligned with HMH 8 Digital and Print
This is a comprehensive unit over the excerpt from The Book of Unknown Americans by Cristina Henriquez. The activities, questions, and standards are all aligned with Into Literature HMH 8. This is a great resource to use as a companion to the textbook or for an independent argumentative unit. Skills covered include context clue vocabulary, drawing the plot, comprehension questions, theme, theme writing, imagery, figurative language, internal and external conflict, and supporting answers with tex
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: HMH Into Literature Grade 8 Growing Bundle
12 SHORT MYSTERY STORIES & READING COMPREHENSION ACTIVITIES: Follow Clues Lvl 2
EASY-TO-READ MYSTERIES | FOR STUDENTS OF ALL AGES | HIGH INTEREST | FOLLOW CLUES | MAKE INFERENCES | PREDICT OUTCOMES | SOLVE MYSTERIES | SPECIAL EDUCATION | RELUCTANT READERS | HIGH INTEREST / LOW READABILITYFollow the clues wherever they lead... Students will LOVE following clues, discovering facts, making inferences and solving each intriguing mystery! These short, high-interest mysteries take place in fascinating locations that are sure to capture the attention
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3rd - 8th
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BUNDLE COMPRENSIÓN LECTORA (120+ TEXTOS) - GUIDED READING SPANISH
Este producto contiene TODAS nuestras lecciones de comprensión lectora. Al comprar este producto podrá tener recursos y enseñar:Los elementos de un cuentoLos detalles clavesDescripción de los personajesCambio del personaje en una historiaLa lección o mensaje de una historiaComparar y contrastar varios textosCada lección está diferenciada en 3 niveles para cumplir con las necesidades de lectores bajos, medios y altos.Cada lección contiene:4 Hojas para examinar al niño o la niña en el nivel 1 {lec
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K - 6th
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Historical Fiction Passages for Reading Comprehension Questions
Get your kids thinking on a higher level with this bundle of six short stories with questions and answer keys. Find great activities for whole or small group lessons, reading centers, independent work, or home school. Lessons are also perfect for short weeks or substitute teachers. By purchasing this easy-to-use bundle, you are saving 25% off the price of individual resources.Close reading passages need to do more than teach reading skills. Four of these stories center around historical events,
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4th - 6th
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Reading Passages Paragraphs Short Stories Comprehension Questions Worksheets
This 175 page PDF file includes 100 Reading Comprehension Passages with Multiple Choice and Fill in the Blank questions.The reading comprehension ranges from stories, paragraphs, texts, and passages to give your students a variety to read about. Topics include, but are not limited to, animals, food, sports, cars, family, science, school, and much more!These worksheets have many uses:1. Home school2. Substitute teacher3. Snow days4. Busy work5. Online distance learning6. Class work7. Independent
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Mostly Nonfiction Bundle
Find high level mostly nonfiction reading comprehension passages and questions in this large bundle for your upper elementary or middle school students! These resources are available through Easel and some also contain Google links. Look below to see the variety of no prep choices for reading passages.You save 30% off the price of individual products by purchasing the bundle.If so, go no further because here are EIGHTEEN stories at your disposal. These stories involve history, fantasy, grammar,
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4th - 6th
"The Circuit" Mini-Unit (Great for Distance Learning)
"The Circuit" by Francisco Jiménez raises excellent questions about the themes of perseverance, resilience, and family. In this chapter from Jiménez's memoir, the main character considers the importance of education, the struggles of life as a migrant farm worker, and his identity as an adolescent. Use this mini-unit to guide students as they explore these themes and use text evidence to justify their opinions. This unit is ready to be used digitally and incorporates activities for students t
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6th - 12th
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Funny Short Story Teaching Guide Priscilla and the Wimps by Richard Peck
The best short stories for middle school students are the ones that are short, engaging, funny and authentic, since secondary grades have tough audiences! "Priscilla and the Wimps" is the perfect short story for your students and this is the perfect teaching guide for you. This teaching guide includes everything you need, especially graphic organizers and visual for all your students, but especially if they are multilingual learners or students with special needs. In the short story "Priscilla a
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: Bundle Short Stories for Middle and High School
Thank You, Ma'am Complete Mini Unit (Great for Distance Learning)
Instantly engage your middle schoolers with a short story that brings up discussions about kindness, forgiveness, and learning from mistakes. "Thank You, Ma'am" by Langston Hughes, is a classic tale of redemption, full of memorable characters and powerful messages. Everything you need to lead shared inquiry discussions, support student comprehension, build vocabulary, and assess learning throughout is included. This unit is the ultimate resource for differentiated learning anchored in a centra
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5th - 9th
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Seventh Grade by Gary Soto, Full short story comprehension unit
Maximize your analysis of "Seventh Grade" by Gary Soto with this comprehensive unit resource. This complete unit includes a variety of engaging activities such as pre-reading tasks, close reading, and culminating projects.Print AND digital formats!Explore the story on a deeper level with the help of these diverse activities, including vocabulary exercises, point of view analysis, characterization, theme identification, figurative language, cause-effect activity and more. Activities include:Teach
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5th - 8th
Also included in: "Seventh Grade" by Gary Soto story comprehension Unit -bundle
Reading Comprehension Mystery No Prep Worksheets - Critical Thinking & Inference
Are you ready to watch reading comprehension skills skyrocket?! These no prep worksheets are sure to be a student AND teacher favorite. Students solve the mystery and practice a variety of academic skills including; inferencing, critical thinking, problem solving, reading comprehension, and much more! The material is so fun and engaging, students won't even know they are actually learning! This activity can be used anytime of year and is a fantastic way to get students excited about learning.
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4th - 10th
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Also included in: Reading Comprehension Mystery Inference Worksheets - 2 Reading Levels
The Difficult Path by Grace Lin Short Story Unit Digital and Print
This is a comprehensive short story unit covering the short story The Difficult Path by Grace Lin. This is a story about a girl named Lingsi who is a servant for the Li Household. The short story is from the book Flying Lessons and Other Stories. The activities, questions, and standards are all aligned with Common Core Standards. Skills covered include mapping the plot, support with textual evidence, character inferencing, context clue vocabulary, comprehension, short response questions, theme,
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Flying Lessons and Other Stories Bundle Digital and Print
Funny Science Fiction Sci-Fi Short Story Teaching Guide The Zoo by Hoch
I am always looking for a great short, and I mean short, story that will engage my middle and high school students. If it is ironic and has humor- even better! This is why I chose the short story "The Zoo" by Edward D. Hoch. It is a science fiction very, short story for which I have created this teacher's guide. Most activities are various graphic organizer to make the learning visual. In the short story, "The Zoo" an intergalactic zoo comes to Earth with horse-spider aliens from a different pla
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: Bundle Short Stories for Middle and High School
The Scholarship Jacket by Marta Salinas, Full short story comprehension unit
Maximize your analysis of "The Scholarship Jacket" by Marta Salinas with this comprehensive unit resource. This complete unit includes a variety of engaging activities such as pre-reading tasks, close reading, and culminating projects.Print AND digital formats!Explore the story on a deeper level with the help of these diverse activities, including vocabulary exercises, point of view analysis, conflict chart, characterization, comprehension quiz, claims and evidence, cause-effect activity and mor
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5th - 8th
Also included in: The Scholarship Jacket by Marta Salinas, novel unit, bundle
Reading Story with Story Elements and Writing Prompt ELA "Butterfly Pillow"
“Crack the Case” makes finding “evidence” to support text a fun learning adventure! Check out the Table of Contents below to view a highlight of the quality, science of reading, resources you will receive:Cover PagePage 1: Quality Short Story• Written by three-time Chicken Soup for the Soul coauthor, Angela Abbott• Character building passagePage 2: Character• In-depth activity to help students use text to identify character such as • Character age• Physical features• Personality• Thoughts/fe
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3rd - 6th
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